Peace Officers Research Association of California
Public safety has always been a dangerous profession, and our members put their lives on the line each and every day to help keep our families and communities safe. As part of POREF, PORAC’s in-house Fund-A-Hero fundraising platform allows us to monitor and administer the fundraising process from start to finish, providing financial relief to officers and their families who have been tragically impacted by a line-of-duty death, near fatal injury or catastrophic event.
Deputy Andrew Nunez was responding to a call of a man with a gun when he was shot by an armed suspect upon arrival. Fellow deputies and paramedics provided lifesaving aid, but despite their efforts, Deputy Nunez succumbed to his injuries.
$93,473.00 raised of $100,000.00
Officer Craven was returning from jail when she witnessed a serious injury collision on the freeway. Officer Craven stopped her patrol vehicle to assist the motorists involved in the collision. While helping the motorists, Officer Craven was struck by another vehicle. Despite lifesaving efforts by responding officers, Officer Craven succumbed to her injuries.
$63,339.00 raised of $100,000.00
It is with the deepest of sadness that the Chowchilla Police Department announces the loss of one of our own officers. October 03, 2025, Officer Raymond Barrantes was involved in an on-duty traffic collision. Despite the swift and courageous efforts of first responders, our officer succumbed to the injuries he sustained in the crash while on scene.
$5,480.00 raised of $50,000.00
Sergeant Renee Menchaca has spent 23 years serving the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office with honor, grit, and heart.
$9,545.00 raised of $50,000.00
We are heartbroken to share that Officer Jonathan Platzner passed away suddenly while off duty, after suffering a massive heart attack during a workout. Jon was a police veteran who served the Richmond community with distinction, integrity, and valor. He was also a veteran of the United States Marine Corp and served as an artilleryman in the Gulf War.
$26,623.00 raised of $40,000.00
The Sonoma County Law Enforcement Association is reaching out to our community and PORAC law enforcement family to help support the family of one of our members. Kylee Johnson, a Correctional Deputy with the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, was involved in an equestrian accident at her family home and passed away on September 18th. She was 22 years old and had been with the Sheriff’s Office since June 2024.
$26,545.00 raised of $50,000.00
Last week, Sacramento Police Officer Michelle Powell’s 10 year old son, Evan, was diagnosed with a progressive cancerous brain tumor. Evan has a tumor about the size of a plum in the back of his brain near his spinal column. Everything has moved very quickly. He has had a number of tests already and underwent emergency surgery on Monday, September 8th.
$16,263.00 raised of $25,000.00
Shortly after finding out we were pregnant during one our first anatomy scans, our baby boy was diagnosed with a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). CDH is a condition that affects about 1 in every 3,600 babies. Babies with CDH are born with a hole in their diaphragm, allowing for organs to move into the chest and compromise the development of the lungs. The larger the hernia, the more organs can migrate up. Our baby had his intestines, stomach, spleen, and part of his liver move up into his chest.
$11,635.00 raised of $15,000.00
